
iFi audio
iPhono 3 Black Label
The micro iPhono3 Black Label is iFi's upgraded flagship compact MM/MC phono stage, built around a third-generation "TubeState" Class A discrete buffer circuit with hand-matched Burr-Brown J-FETs and multiple selectable RIAA-family EQ curves, bundled with iFi's iPower X external linear-style power supply. Key specifications include Gain settings of 36, 48, 60, 72 dB and MM loading of 5 capacitive options, 100 pF–500 pF.
MSRP
$999
Used market · Excellent
$635
MSRP to used market
From $600 at launch to $635 today.
Specifications
- THD
- <0.005% (measured)
- Price
- $999 USD
- Inputs
- 1x RCA
- Weight
- 265 g / 0.58 lb
- Outputs
- 1x RCA
- Topology
- solid-state, discrete Class A input stage
- EQ curves
- RIAA, eRIAA, Columbia, Decca, IEC, eRIAA+IEC
- Dimensions
- 58 x 28 x 158 mm / 2.3 x 1.1 x 6.2 in
- MC loading
- 7 resistive options, 22 Ω–1 kΩ, plus 47 kΩ for high-output MC
- MM loading
- 5 capacitive options, 100 pF–500 pF
- Power supply
- iPower X included, 9/12/15 V DC, AC 100–240 V 50/60 Hz
- Gain settings
- 36, 48, 60, 72 dB
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz–100 kHz (±0.3 dB); 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.2 dB)
- Signal to noise dynamic range
- MM (36 dB): >108 dB A-wt; MC (60 dB): >106 dB A-wt; dynamic range 107 dB
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